Kampfer's Off-Brand October

Kampfer · **on:** October 04, 2015, 01:44:08 AM

Day 1: Warming up.
Feel good to have something in pocket again.
First order of business, make sure everything is good to go.
Sharp blade, checked, Bit set, checked, everything is oiled, checked.

Day 1: First violation,
Need to cut some heavy duty double sided tape, Byrdrench has no scissors so this is not a good start for him.

Kampfer · **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2015, 01:45:10 AM

Day 2: Need to take the barrel off for cleaning, the wrench on ByrdRench comes real handy, how many MT can do this?
Grab twist and pull

Kampfer · **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2015, 01:45:54 AM

Day 3: Getting a PPP out of package.

Grathr · **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2015, 12:34:16 PM

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AimlessWanderer · **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2015, 01:08:56 PM

Quote from: Kampfer on October 04, 2015, 01:45:54 AM

Day 3: Getting a PPP out of package.
(Image removed from quote.)

I sense a PST II may be meeting it's demise soon

Kampfer · **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2015, 07:29:50 PM

Day 4: Today's task is to unlock a PowerLock, those packaging is tough.

After that use hex bit to let Powerlock meet it's demise .

Kampfer · **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2015, 09:06:07 AM

Day 5: Did some food prep today,
ByrdRench's knife cuts very well, also it can be detach from the wrench part for mess job so clean would be easier afterward.
Breakfast

Lunch

Diner

Kampfer · **Reply #7 on:** October 06, 2015, 09:22:55 AM

Day 6: Working on my smurf
Use small flathead bit to drill a new hole on leather belt

Use pliers to bend the pin a little.

Kampfer · **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2015, 07:39:36 PM

Day 7: ByrdRench helped me to add a key to my set.
It separated itself to two independent tools, driver & wrench, there are no other MT can do that.

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2015, 11:08:54 PM

That is admittedly a kind of cool function.

Kampfer · **Reply #10 on:** October 08, 2015, 12:12:37 AM

Week 1 Report:

I must say ByrdRench is one of the most interesting and unique MT ever made.
While it is not light but its thin profile makes it very comfortable to carry in pocket with its built in clip.
The 8cr13mov blade isn't very long but long enough for most cutting tasks and it performs very well.
It can detach itself to two independent tools, driver/knife & wrench, there are applications such function would be very handy.
In summary every function Byrdrench offers works well as designed.
I see it as a excellent bicyclist tool, just not sure why it included a rasp .

sLaughterMed · **Reply #11 on:** October 08, 2015, 12:44:35 AM

This multi is incredibly interesting. I may need to pick one up... eventually.

Just have to say, I love 8cr13mov as a knife steel. Takes a great edge very easily, and stays sharp reasonably long.

gregozedobe · **Reply #12 on:** October 08, 2015, 02:29:46 AM

Quote from: Kampfer on October 07, 2015, 07:39:36 PM

Day 7: ByrdRench helped me to add a key to my set.
It separated itself to two independent tools, driver & wrench, there are no other MT can do that.

The Coleman Pro-Lock separates into 3 independent tools:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,49971.msg838147/topicseen.html#msg838147

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just not sure why it included a rasp

Yeah, I always thought it was a bit odd, especially when you realize the original version of this tool (the Spyderench) came with a what looks like diamond file.

Kampfer · **Reply #13 on:** October 08, 2015, 04:27:28 AM

Yeah that and I forgot the Gerber groundbreaker series, multitasker can also be detach

Kampfer · **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2015, 07:16:39 PM

For the 2nd week of October, I will be using a interesting key chain tool, Craftsman 45505.
All locking features, every tool and knife on the body of the handle, with the exception of the plier head, will lock into place.
This multi-tool features tools that are accessible while the tool is in its folded or closed position.

Kampfer · **Reply #15 on:** October 08, 2015, 07:21:52 PM

Day 8:
Prepping tomatoes for lunch. That tiny blade on 45505 is amazing.

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #16 on:** October 08, 2015, 11:39:02 PM

I very much dig that tool. My version is labeled IDL T-10, but it's the same tool. Ounce for ounce, maybe the best light pliers out there, and otherwise a solid tool.

My review...
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=53304.0

EDIT: I put a link in that review thread to your post where you switched to the Craftsman, for future reference.

firiki · **Reply #17 on:** October 08, 2015, 11:43:50 PM

What tool is that next to the nail file?

Kampfer · **Reply #18 on:** October 09, 2015, 01:51:56 AM

Quote from: Lynn LeFey on October 08, 2015, 11:39:02 PM

I very much dig that tool. My version is labeled IDL T-10, but it's the same tool. Ounce for ounce, maybe the best light pliers out there, and otherwise a solid tool.

My review...
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=53304.0

EDIT: I put a link in that review thread to your post where you switched to the Craftsman, for future reference.

Thanks Lynn, I bought the tool because I read your review on it, now it is time for me to test it out.

Kampfer · **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2015, 12:01:39 AM

Day 9:
Working on my costume today, use 45505 to undo some #2 screws, really so the limitation of small MT.
1st the driver is suppose for #1 screws, it slips a lot on #2. The tool is small, hard to grip for some real torque.
Yeah both small and big MT can drive screws, both try them both you will feel the difference.
2nd, dealing with a lot of duct tape and double sided tape, only a good pair of scissors can do the job. Surge save the day.
3rd, need an awl to bore out two 1" holes on the life support unit, I needed the best job for the job, Alox awl done it perfectly.
4th, 45505's small blade continue to impress me.
5th, 45505 cut some heavy zip ties, no problem there.
6th, Cut some wires clearly.

Kampfer · **Reply #20 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:08:10 PM

Day 10: Cut some apples.

Kampfer · **Reply #21 on:** October 12, 2015, 10:52:45 PM

Day 10: let's have a drink.

Kampfer · **Reply #22 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:27:25 PM

Day 12: Cut some heavy zip ties with 45505. Easy!

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #23 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:31:07 PM

I think the wire cutting and plier ability of this tool is fantastic. Glad to see they eat zip ties for a light snack.

Kampfer · **Reply #24 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:40:37 PM

Quote from: Lynn LeFey on October 14, 2015, 08:31:07 PM

I think the wire cutting and plier ability of this tool is fantastic. Glad to see they eat zip ties for a light snack.

Agree, the limitation is set at the tool's handle, they are short and have sharp points at the ends. The pliers itself is way over built for the handles.

Kampfer · **Reply #25 on:** October 15, 2015, 07:56:52 PM

Day 13: Working on my SOG tools, needed 1/4" drive and hex bits, 45505 could not help, but its tweezers was handy for picking up small washers and stuff. Sorry no pictures.